play off
Match after tie
Play off means to set one person or thing against another for advantage.
A child might play her parents off each other to get permission.
In sports, a play-off (also playoff) is a game or series deciding a championship or breaking a tie.
To play something off is to minimize or deflect it casually: He played off the insult with a joke.
Instant-win tiebreaker format
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
- extra timePeriod after a draw
- penaltiesPunishments for infractions
decider · deadlock · knockout · decisive · settle · resolve · winner-takes-all · head-to-head
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- capitalizeMake a letter large
- pit againstSet in opposition
- take advantageUse opportunistically for benefit
exploit · use · maneuver · strategic · cunning · scheme · outsmart · tension
sudden death
Instant-win tiebreaker format
- overtimeWork beyond scheduled hours
- shootoutArmed confrontation or tiebreaker
- extra timePeriod after a draw
penalties · decider · deadlock · knockout · decisive · settle · resolve · winner-takes-all · head-to-head · tie game
leverage
Borrowed capital for amplified returns
- manipulateControl through clever influence
- capitalizeMake a letter large
- pit againstSet in opposition
take advantage · exploit · use · maneuver · strategic · cunning · scheme · outsmart · tension
championship
Competition for top rank
- tournamentMulti-round competitive event
- bracketSupport or category
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
semifinal · final · qualifier · matchup · round · opponent · rivalry · showdown · clash · league
play offregular season
Standard competitive period before playoffs
league play · group stage · round-robin · preseason · exhibition game
play offunite
Bring together as one
bring together · reconcile · mediate · harmonize · build bridges